Following is a list of scholarships that are typically available during a scholarship application cycle. Scholarships listed may not be currently available. Return to the Scholarships website.
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| Scholarship | Criteria | Min. GPA | Min. Credits | Area of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William Bernard Alphin Annual Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books and fees for a student enrolled in at least 9 credits per semester in either an Advanced Manufacturing (Mechatronics) or Agriculture field of study. Applicants must possess a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Priority will be given to students demonstrating financial need. | 2.00 | 9 credits | STEM |
| Appalachian Power Endowed Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books, and other related fees to students enrolled in the Engineering and Technology Program. Students must maintain 9 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Priority is given to Appalachian Power employees and their dependents; if none apply, then preference is given to those demonstrating financial need. | 2.50 | 9 credits | Engineering |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Reed Carter Educational Annual Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition to a student enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester in a program of study. Applicants must possess a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and pursuing degrees or certificates in horticulture, environmental studies, plant science or forestry. | 2.00 | 6 credits | BTT STEM |
| Fralin & Waldron, Inc. Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Craig E. Via | Funds from the Scholarship shall provide assistance for tuition, books and other related fees to students enrolled in Engineering: Engineering Construction or MSET: Design Engineering Technology. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Priority is given to those demonstrating financial need. | 3.00 | 6 credits | Architectural or Civil Engineering |
| Lucian Y. and June B. Grove Honorary Endowed Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books and other related expenses to students enrolled in the Engineering Program. If no Engineering student is eligible for this scholarship, consideration will be given to a student enrolled in the Education Track Program. The student must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, and may be enrolled full or part time. The student must detail commitment to living and working in the Roanoke Region and Commonwealth of Virginia in the section provided on the scholarship application. Priority is given to those demonstrating financial need. | 3.00 | 6 credits | Engineering, Education |
| Raymond and Melvin Hubbard Annual Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books and other related expenses to students enrolled in the Advanced Technology in Mechatronics program with demonstrated financial need and a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Priority is given to those students who are from Bedford or Roanoke Counties or from Roanoke City Zip Code 24013. | 2.50 | 6 credits | Advanced Technology in Mechatronics |
| Raymond and Melvin Hubbard Endowed Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books and other related expenses to students enrolled in the Advanced Technology in Mechatronics program with demonstrated financial need and a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Priority is given to those students who are from Bedford or Roanoke Counties or from Roanoke City Zip Code 24013. | 2.50 | 6 credits | Advanced Technology in Mechatronics |
| ITT Exelis Endowed Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books, and other related fees to a full-time second year student with a minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing a degree or certificate program in Engineering, Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology or Advanced Technology in Mechatronics. Applicants must have resided in the greater Roanoke Valley for more than two years. Priority is given to students demonstrating financial need. An internship/co-op position may also be made available for recipients of this scholarship. | 3.00 | 12 credits | Engineering, Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology, or Advanced Technology in Mechatronics |
| Prabhat Jain Engineering/Technical Scholarship (Virginia Transformer Corporation) | Provides assistance for tuition to a student enrolled in at least 9 credits per semester in an Engineering/Technical program of study. Applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be registered in an Engineering/Technical program. Preference will be given to minority students and those students who demonstrate financial need. | 3.00 | 9 credits | Engineering/Technical |
| Nicholas E. Janney Memorial Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books, and other related expenses for students in the Automotive Technology Program or the Engineering Program, with a preference given to students in the Automotive Technology Program. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Priority is given to those demonstrating financial need, with a preference for recent graduates from Botetourt County. | 2.00 | 6 credits | Automotive Technology Engineering |
| Stanard and Betty Lanford Endowed Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books, and other related expenses to students enrolled in the Engineering Division. Preference is given to students who graduated from William Fleming High School, but if none are eligible, others may apply. Priority is given to students demonstrating financial need. | 2.00 | 6 credits | Engineering |
| Dr. Elizabeth W. Payne Endowed Scholarship | Provides assistance for books and technical support expenses to a student enrolled full-time or part-time in the Business Sciences Division with a concentration in one or more of the following: Accounting, AST, Business Administration, Clerical Studies, Legal Assisting, Management, Medical Transcription, Microcomputer Systems Technology, Office Technology, and Office Assistant. Priority is given to students demonstrating financial need. The recipient will continue to receive the scholarship in the fall and spring semesters for two years if the student maintains the criteria set by this scholarship. | 2.00 | 12 credits | Business programs |
| John Morris Roslyn Educational Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books and other related expenses for students in the programs of Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Engineering (concentrating on Robotics or Mini Baja program) who meet the following criteria: -- The recipient must be a US citizen and a resident of Virginia for at least one year; -- The recipient must demonstrate financial need with preference given to those who have overcome adversity or shown tenacity in bettering themselves; -- The recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours and maintain a 3.0 grade point average; -- The recipient will continue to receive the scholarship in the fall and spring semesters for up to three years if he/she maintains the criteria set by this scholarship; -- Recipients will receive additional funds per year if GPA is 3.5 or higher for the year, paid after each year is completed. | 3.00 | 9 credits | Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Engineering (concentrating on Robotics or Mini Baja program) |
| Dolores Martin Skelly Endowed Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books and other related fees to students enrolled in an Associate of Science program in Science: Integrated Environmental Studies or in Science: Mathematics. Students must be graduates of Patrick Henry or William Fleming high schools in the city of Roanoke. Priority is given to those demonstrating financial need. | 2.00 | 6 credits | Integrated Environmental Studies, Mathematics |
| Walter Darnall Vinyard Endowed Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition, books, lab fees, and living expenses to students with a minimum 3.0 grade point average who are pursuing a degree in Nursing or the Applied Sciences. Priority is given to those demonstrating financial need. | 3.00 | 6 credits | Nursing/Applied Sciences |
| Virginia Western BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Annual Scholarship | Consistent with the purpose of the Scholarship, funds from the Scholarship shall provide assistance for tuition to a student enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester in a communications/advertising program of study. Applicable coursework at time of establishment includes: AAS Degrees: - Visual Design (LASS) - Communication Design (LASS) - Management (BTT) - Administrative Management Technology (BTT) - CSC Degrees - Web Programmer (STEM) - Management: Entrepreneurship (BTT) Applicants must possess a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Preference will be given to students of color to address diversity in the advertising field and in Virginia Western's programs. Priority will be given to students demonstrating financial need. | 2.00 | 6 credits | BTT programs STEM programs LASS programs |
| George T. Wade Memorial Annual Scholarship | Provides assistance for tuition to a full or part-time student, enrolled in either a program of study (excluding liberal arts or social sciences) or pursuing an industry recognized certificate or credential. Preference will be given to African American students to address diversity in in Virginia Western's programs. Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrate financial need and be employed in the community. The personal statement must indicate volunteerism in any one or more of the following: church or religious affiliation, education, athletics, or non-profit service. | 2.50 | 6 credits | Non-LASS |